A. Read. (Đọc)

Every culture around the world has different customs and different ways of communicating. So when you learn a language, you learn more than words.

People use language to communicate many different things. Greetings, such as “Hello” or “How are you?” show that we are friendly or polite. We also use language to connect with each other. Using the right words can show our family members that we love them, for example. We might also become friends with people who we speak to every day. Another good way to connect with people is by talking about our personal experiences.

In some cultures, it is common to ask questions when you meet someone for the first time. You might ask a new neighbor, “Have you recently moved to this city?” This kind of conversation can increase feelings of trust between people. In other cultures, though, asking this kind of question could make people uncomfortable. Once you have learned the rules of a language, you can communicate more easily and avoid communication problems.

Answer:

Mỗi nền văn hóa trên thế giới đều có những phong tục khác nhau và cách giao tiếp khác nhau. Vì vậy, khi bạn học một ngôn ngữ, bạn học nhiều hơn là từ vựng.

Con người sử dụng ngôn ngữ để truyền đạt nhiều điều khác nhau. Lời chào hỏi, như "Xin chào" hoặc "Bạn khỏe không?" cho thấy chúng ta thân thiện hoặc lịch sự. Chúng ta cũng sử dụng ngôn ngữ để kết nối với nhau. Sử dụng từ đúng có thể cho thấy rằng chúng ta yêu thương gia đình của mình, ví dụ như. Chúng ta cũng có thể kết bạn với những người mà chúng ta nói chuyện hằng ngày. Cách tốt khác để kết nối với mọi người là nói về kinh nghiệm cá nhân của chúng ta.

Ở một số nền văn hóa, việc hỏi câu hỏi khi bạn gặp ai đó lần đầu là phổ biến. Bạn có thể hỏi một người hàng xóm mới, "Bạn đã chuyển đến thành phố này gần đây chưa?" Loại cuộc trò chuyện này có thể tăng cảm giác tin tưởng giữa mọi người. Tuy nhiên, ở một số nền văn hóa khác, việc hỏi loại câu hỏi này có thể làm cho mọi người cảm thấy bất tiện. Sau khi bạn đã học được các quy tắc của một ngôn ngữ, bạn có thể giao tiếp dễ dàng hơn và tránh các vấn đề giao tiếp.

B. Circle the correct word or phrase. You may use a dictionary to help you.

(Khoanh tròn từ hoặc cụm từ đúng. Bạn có thể sử dụng một từ điển để giúp bạn)

1. A custom is something that (few / most) people in a certain place or culture do.

2. When you communicate with someone, you share (money / information) with them.

3. A polite person has good manners and is not (rude / nice) to other people.

4. When you connect with other people, you feel (closer / not as) close to them.

5. Your experiences are things that you do or that (return / happen) to you.

6. If something happens (offen / rarely), it is common.

7. Most people avoid things they (like / don’t like).

Answer:

1. A custom is something that most people in a certain place or culture do.

2. When you communicate with someone, you share information with them.

3. A polite person has good manners and is not rude to other people.

4. When you connect with other people, you feel closer to them.

5. Your experiences are things that you do or that happen to you.

6. If something happens rarely, it is common.

7. Most people avoid things they don’t like.

C. In pairs, ask and answer two of the following questions.

(Theo cặp, hỏi và trả lời hai trong số các câu hỏi sau)

1. What's a popular custom in your country?

2. How do you often communicate or connect with others?

3. What was the best experience of your childhood?

4. What topics do you often avoid when talking to your friends or family? Why?

Answer:

1. What's a popular custom in your country?

A popular custom in my country is giving red envelopes with money during the Lunar New Year as a symbol of good luck and fortune.

2. How do you often communicate or connect with others?

I often communicate or connect with others through social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, or through messaging apps like WhatsApp and Viber.

3. What was the best experience of your childhood?

The best experience of my childhood was going to the beach with my family every summer. We would spend the whole day playing in the sand, swimming in the sea, and having a picnic on the beach.

4. What topics do you often avoid when talking to your friends or family? Why?

I often avoid talking about politics and religion with my friends or family because these topics can be sensitive and divisive. I prefer to focus on topics that are more positive and enjoyable for everyone.

D. Complete each sentence with the present perfect or simple past form of the verb.

(Hoàn thành mỗi câu với dạng quá khứ đơn hoặc hiện tại hoàn thành của động từ)

1. I think Lee will do well on the test. He _____________ (study) a lot for it.

2. Elena ____________ (take) the same test last year.

3. Sam ____________ travel to Argentina four times. He loves it there!

4. Jason doesn't want to call his mother tonight. He ____________ (call) her every night for the past week.

5. We _____________ (learn) some Arabic greetings and polite phrases before our trip to Qatar 2 years ago.

6. I first ___________ (meet) my best friend when we __________ (be) in 10th grade.

7. How many countries __________ (you / be) to so far?

Answer:

1. I think Lee will do well on the test. He has studied a lot for it.

2. Elena took the same test last year.

3. Sam has traveled to Argentina four times. He loves it there!

4. Jason doesn't want to call his mother tonight. He has called her every night for the past week.

5. We learned some Arabic greetings and polite phrases before our trip to Qatar 2 years ago.

6. I first met my best friend when we were in 10th grade.

7. How many countries have you been to so far?

E. Complete the questions. Ask a partner. If the answer is “yes”, ask, “When?”

(Hoàn thành các câu hỏi. Hỏi đối tác. Nếu câu trả lời là “có”, hãy hỏi, “Khi nào?”)

Have you ever …

1. eaten ________ food?

2. seen a movie from _________ (country)?

3. gone to _________?

4. played _________?

5. talked to _________?

Answer:

1. Have you ever eaten exotic food?

2. Have you ever seen a movie from a foreign country?

3. Have you ever gone to a different continent?

4. Have you ever played a musical instrument?

5. Have you ever talked to a celebrity?

Goal check

Use the questions to interview a partner. Then switch roles.

(Sử dụng các câu hỏi để phỏng vấn đối tác. Sau đó đổi vai)

Interview Questions

1. What is a custom from your culture that you really like?

2. What are some things you have done just to be polite?

3. When you meet new people, do you avoid talking to them, or do you try to communicate with them? Explain your answer.

4. Talk about some of your closest friends. How did you become friends with them?

5. What was your favorite way to spend time with the people in your family?

6. Talk about an important experience in your life. How has it affected you?

Answer:

1. What is a custom from your culture that you really like?

A custom from my culture that I really like is the tradition of giving red envelopes filled with money during the Lunar New Year to bring good luck and prosperity to the recipient.

2. What are some things you have done just to be polite?

I always try to say "please" and "thank you" when I'm ordering food at a restaurant or asking for help from someone. It's a small gesture, but it can make a big difference in how people perceive you.

3. When you meet new people, do you avoid talking to them, or do you try to communicate with them? Explain your answer.

I try to communicate with new people as much as possible, even if it feels uncomfortable at first. I think it's important to make connections with others and learn about different cultures and perspectives.

4. Talk about some of your closest friends. How did you become friends with them?

My closest friends are people I met through school, work, or hobbies. We became friends by sharing common interests, hanging out together, and supporting each other through difficult times.

5. What was your favorite way to spend time with the people in your family?

My favorite way to spend time with my family is to have meals together and talk about our days. It's a great way to stay connected and catch up on what's going on in each other's lives.

6. Talk about an important experience in your life. How has it affected you?

One of the most important experiences in my life was traveling to a foreign country by myself for the first time. It helped me gain confidence, independence, and a broader perspective on the world.